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ELBURN—The Elburn Village Board on Monday approved the village’s $16.4 million 2015-16 fiscal year budget. The vote was 5-1, with trustee Ken Anderson the only no vote. Anderson said he appreciated all of the hard work that went into creating the budget. However, he voted no based on his assertion that a union contract with…
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ELBURN—Mabel Cummins, an eighth-grader at Kaneland Harter Middle School, finished in first place in the Illinois State Elementary School Association bowling tournament Saturday at Town and Country Lanes in Joliet, Ill. Mabel‘s 10-game (scratch) total of 2,121 pins across the two-day event outpaced second place by 200 pins and helped her gain the highest overall…
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ELBURN—The following won $50 in the Elburn American Legion Post 630 raffle on April 17: Jon-Eric-Ty, Dickinson and Robert Sivert of Elburn; Rob Mickolayck of Aurora; John Floro of Bloomingdale, Ill.; John Schnaitman of Carol Stream, Ill.; Al Lgnacio of Chicago; and Lupee/Froehlich. The $100 winners were F. Bonnike of Elburn, Leah Anderson of Aurora,…
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ELBURN—Already more than 100 strong, Elburn Pack 107 hosted a roundup for prospective Scouts on Monday evening. “I was really surprised at the nice turnout,” said Cubmaster Shelli Mullins. “We had about 35 there to learn about Scouting.” Mullins said Cub Scouts actively recruit new members—something a lot of service organizations don’t do. “We’re really…
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The public has spoken. The 2015 Consolidated Election featured contested races for Kaneland School Board, Elburn and Kaneville village boards, Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District and Waubonsee Community College Board. Election Day Tuesday produced some surprises, a few landslides and, ultimately, new trustee faces for Kaneland, Elburn and Kaneville. Blackberry Township Road District Limiting…
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ELBURN—The Elburn Village Board on Monday unanimously approved the village’s tentative budget. A public hearing regarding the budget will take place on Monday, April 20. “Other changes (to the tentative budget) can be made,” said Village Finance Director Doug Elder. The tentative budget includes bargaining for part-time police; however, full-time police or public works still…
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ELBURN—Mary Lynn Alms and her volunteer crew hope everyone will don their favorite superhero capes and masks and join the 11th annual Dewey Dash, the Town and Country Library’s biggest fundraiser. This year’s dash event will take place Sunday, April 12, at the library, 320 E. North St. It will include a 5K course that…
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Eddie Gaedel Pub and Grill, located in downtown Elburn, held an Opening Day Celebration on Monday. The pub handed out free baseball-themed giveaways and raffles to guests. Proceeds from the raffles went to the Kidney Foundation and The Elburn Food Pantry. Ballpark food was served, including classic Chicago-style hotdogs. Local businesses show support by donating…
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ELBURN—The Elburn Ladies Golf League is looking for women to join its league at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golfview Lane, Sugar Grove. Beginner golfers are welcome. The nine-hole league plays on Wednesday mornings, beginning May 13 and ending in September, with a tee-off time of 7:30 a.m. An informational coffee time will take place…
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ELBURN—For Carrie Ottum, broker and owner of Signature Real Estate Professionals, there was a multitude of reasons to open up a new location in Elburn. “I had an opportunity with a local lender and I was looking to expand,” Ottum said. “There was a need (for this type of business) in Elburn, and I thought…
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The 11th annual Dewey Dash 5K run/walk will take place Sunday, April 12, at the Town and Country Public Library, 320 E. North St., Elburn. The 5K course is USATF certified and professionally timed. A 1-mile fun run is also available. All participants will receive a T-shirt, goody bag and the best post-race snacks around,…
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ELBURN/SUGAR GROVE—On March 19, the Illinois Liquor Control Comission (ILCC), in conjunction with the Secretary of State Police, conducted 11 underage compliance checks. The following Kaneland-area establishments failed this compliance check: • Chico’s Cantina, Elburn • Village Liquor, Sugar Grove The following Kaneland-area establishments passed the compliance check by refusing to sell liquor to the ILCC…
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Four trustees will compete for three open Elburn Village Board seats on the Tuesday, April 7, Consolidated Election ballot. William Grabarek William Grabarek sees the role of board trustee as someone who holds a fiduciary duty to residents. As a fiduciary, one must exercise the highest degree of care in fulfilling their responsibility to residents.…
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Two candidates on April 7 will vie for a trustee seat with the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District. Thomas Reynolds Thomas Reynolds defines a fire district as governed by fire trustees who are voted into office by the voters living within the district boundaries. “The fire district is a government body created to provide…
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The following reports were obtained from local police departments. The individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Elburn • Alice L. Rensner, 28, of the 1000 block of Greenfield Circle, Geneva, was charged at 3:40 a.m. on March 7 with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving…
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ELBURN—Elburn Youth Baseball and Softball teams will not play at McNair Field, after discussions with the land owner to renegotiate a lease with Blackberry Township reached an impasse late last year. After the expiration of a 10-year lease between Blackberry Township and Burr Ridge, Ill., company Transmission Relay Corporation, the township was able to negotiate…
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ELBURN—Dr. Kenneth Baumruck recently recalled when he first moved to Elburn, and how the village had a population of roughly 1,200 people at the time of his arrival. “I came from a large suburb; I had no idea how a small town operated,” Baumruck said of the transition. Fast-forward to today, Baumruck’s chiropractic firm, Elburn…
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St. Gall Catholic Church celebrates 132nd St. Patrick’s Day dinner ELBURN—For the 132nd year, St. Gall Catholic Church parishioners served their annual St. Patrick’s Day turkey dinner on Sunday, March 15. Diners who attend the dinner always have the option to sit down at the church parish hall or carry out from the Elburn American…
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ELBURN—Elburn Village President Dave Anderson took a moment during Monday’s Village Board meeting to ask everyone to “think very hard” about the Blackberry Township road referendum that will appear on the April 7 Consolidated Election ballot. Calling the township’s rates “the lowest road rate in Kane County,” Anderson said that as the costs for blacktop…
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